Terry, Whilst run as a business I have heard great things about the Wrexham & Shropshire who are giving Virgin Trains a run for their money.
To quote from their own publicity
'The Wrexham & Shropshire way...
• Peak fares are abolished - a simple flat fare available any time any day
• A standard class flexible return to London from Shrewsbury costs just £40 with Wrexham & Shropshire. A standard flexible return for the same journey via Virgin Trains costs £173
• Locally sourced food cooked onboard every train and served to passengers at their seats
• All tickets booked at
www.wrexhamandshropshire.co.uk can be printed at home or sent as a text message - no more waiting for tickets by post
• Refurbished trains provide sleek and comfortable travel each boasting 4-star hotel standard toilets
• We don't use taxpayers' money - we rely on people choosing Wrexham & Shropshire.'
This does not sound like my Deal - London experience!!!!!